Usually, all goes well, and results very beautiful, youthful, and gratifying. Possible problems: asymmetry between right and left sides, dissatisfaction with result, internal scarring with lower eyelid malposition, cysts, chronic or transient discomfort and /or visual difficulties, need for surgical revision, visible scar(s), suface contour irregularity, dry eyes, tearing of eyes, a feeling of irritation of the eyes, inability to completely close the eyes, prolonged swelling, and others.
Significant problems after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty are uncommon. Some of the problems seen after lower eyelid blepharoplasty include: Chemosis-fluid collection under the lining of eye. Generally treated with steroid eye drops. Lower lid malposition/scleral show-prevented by avoiding resection of too much skin. Ectropion-rolling out of the lower lid. Prevented by avoiding aggressive skin resection and supporting the tendon at the corner of the eye. Hollow eyes-prevented by avoiding aggressive fat removal. Dry eyes-prevented by avoiding too much exposure of the globe with excessive skin removal.